Sigma Nu - University of Washington

GAMMA CHI 5 Let's Stay in Touch! I ntroducing more ways to connect, share, and engage! We have expanded our communication channels, giving you more opportunities to stay connected, share memories, and engage with fellow Sigma Nu brothers. ese channels operate alongside our regular email updates and newsletters. DISCOVER our newly designed website at uwsigmanu.com to explore everything Gamma Chi. Stay up to date with the latest news, access exclusive content, and discover resources tailored specifically for our alumni community. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel and join us on a journey through Sigma Nu's history and recent events. Watch captivating videos that showcase the achievements and experiences of our alumni. JOIN our private LinkedIn and Facebook groups. Or follow us on Instagram. ese channels provide a space to connect with fellow Sigma Nu brothers, stay informed about fraternity news and initiatives, and participate in engaging discussions. We encourage you to explore the Sigma Nu Alumni Communication Hub, which links to all the sites mentioned above, and rekindle the spirit of brotherhood today! S igma Nu has the potential to change a young man's life, providing a social circle in college and creating new opportunities for members to succeed academically. Donald James '76 was encouraged to join by a relative who was in the fraternity, and he appreciated the chance to gain dozens of new friends sharing the common bond of brotherhood. "e reason I declared my major was directly related to a conversation with the person who rushed me," Don shared about his decision to study industrial design. "It changed my life because it wasn't something I even knew about, and he convinced me to do it. I have been unbelievably successful with that major in my career." From Gamma Chi to the Gaming Industry As an undergraduate, Don had the opportunity to design the internal workings and documentation of a video game cabinet for coin-operated Nintendo games. Once he earned his degree, he was offered a job and became Nintendo of America's third employee. Don remained committed to his career path as he worked his way up to executive vice president of operations. Over the past 40 years, Don has played a crucial role in many of Nintendo's business ventures, such as launching the Nintendo Entertainment System in New York in 1995, and up until two years ago, Don oversaw all the company's trade show endeavors. Maturing through Brotherhood "One thing that was very impactful going into college was being able to observe how the upperclassmen behaved," Don recalled, recognizing the importance of carrying himself as a responsible adult. Don advises today's undergraduates to take whatever chances they may come across. "Seize those opportunities, because if you don't, you may have just lost out on the opportunity that may take you someplace great." A Brother at Heart Don is proud to keep contact with several brothers from his era, and he cherishes the memories of living in the house and always having something to do with brothers on the weekend. He has personally remained involved with Gamma Chi, working on new ways to raise money for chapter house improvements. Nowadays, Don spends most of his spare time helping his two daughters reach their goals, like working on a private pilot's license with his younger daughter and helping his older daughter compete in equestrian horseback riding, which proved to be a great way to teach responsibility. From Sigma Nu to Nintendo Donald James '76 Shares How Gamma Chi Prepared Him for Success Working with LucasArts "I was also fortunate to work and hang out with everybody from Lucasfilm and LucasArts. In the process, I was involved in making three games with the Star Wars franchise. at was really fun—I got to go into the warehouse where all the artifacts from Episode One were housed from the film, and we were able to build a full-sized pod racer and used it at a trade show." WEBSITE YOUTUBE HUB LINKEDIN FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM

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